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Mouth-Formed Mouthguards

If you're looking for something that is more custom fit to your mouth, you might consider mouth-formed mouthguards. Acrylic, shell liner mouthguards provide a comfortable and secure fit over your natural teeth. Unfortunately, many users report that this mouthguard can have an unpleasant odor or taste. It can also harden over time and lose its flexibility. Another type of mouth-formed mouthguard, the thermoplastic style, can be customized by heating it in water, then biting it. It will take on the shape of your bite. While these maintain their flexibility, they can feel bulky.

Types of Mouthguards

Ready-Made Mouthguards

You may have seen ready-made mouthguards in a department or sporting goods store. These generic mouthguards are inexpensive and readily available. Unfortunately, because they are not custom-fitted, they may seem bulky and uncomfortable in your mouth. Ready-made mouthguards are secured by closed jaws which means, when an athlete wears a ready-made mouthguard, speaking and breathing may be difficult.

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What is a Mouthguard?

A mouthguard is a comfortable piece of athletic gear that fits over your teeth and can help protect your smile as well as your lips, tongue, face, and jaw. New research indicates that mouthguards can even reduce the severity of concussions.

While hockey, boxing, and rugby players would obviously benefit from mouthguards, others, like bicyclists, weightlifters, and gymnasts, made the ADA's list of athletes who need mouthguards. This may sound excessive, but studies show that 13 to 39 percent of all dental injuries are sports related. Because the face is an important part of a person’s image, self-confidence, and sometimes success, it’s better to be safe than toothless!

Before facemasks and mouthguards were required in football, half of all players' injuries occurred in the mouth. During the playing season, players had a one in ten chance of mouth injury. Once high schools and colleges began requiring facemasks and mouthguards, the number of injuries reported dropped by 200,000 per year. Naturally, dentists and the ADA recommend mouthguards for adults and children in any recreational activity that poses the risk of injury to your mouth.

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Getting the Bite on Mouthguards

Helmets, knee pads, shin guards... if you're an avid athlete or the parent of one, you know the importance of proper protective gear. But did you know that up to 40 percent of all sports injuries involve the face? Protect your smile and your mouth with a comfortable, custom-molded mouthguard to dramatically reduce the risk of sports-related oral injury.

Dentistry in Naperville, IL

Technology and Comfort

If you dislike visiting the dentist, you’re not alone. Nearly 10% of the population hates going to the dentist. Fortunately, we can make your visit more comfortable (and prevent future problems) with our state-of-the-art tools and variety of patient amenities. That's why Dr. Caputo uses laser technology to perform many of our treatments more efficiently, accurately, and painlessly. We also offer music and movies or if you need something stronger, the WAND and nitrous, to help you get your mind off your visit. We are always happy to make your visit more comfortable with the following technology and amenities.

 

When Dr. Caputo sees a product that has the best and most proven benefits, he studies its use at trusted dental institutions across the country before offering the product to his patients. Once he feels well informed and trained in using the tool, he shares the information with our team. When we recommend new procedures or tools to you, expect to be fully informed about the benefits, as well as all of your options.

Technology

• Laser Dentistry
• DIAGNOdent Laser Cavity Scan
• Digital X-Ray
• Intraoral Camera
• Smile Reminder
• CAESY Patient Education

Comfort

• The Wand Computerized Anesthesia Delivery
• Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas)
• TVs in Treatment Rooms
• Stereo Headphones and CD Players
• Kids' Room with Video Games and VCR

Call the practice of Dr. Paul V. Caputo today at (630) 922-1311 to schedule your consultation, checkup, or second-opinion visit. Our comfortable office is located in Naperville, and we serve patients from Bolingbrook, Aurora, Plainfield, Romeoville, and northwestern Illinois with clinical excellence and sensational customer service.